Humans have reached out to communicate with the dead for millennia, and as this collection of tales will show, that hasn’t always gone according to plan.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson.
Lore 291: Dream Come True
We often use the phrase “dream come true” to describe wonderful things you envision for our lives. But looking at the folklore behind it, there might be a darker, more complicated nightmare at work.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Trick or Treat 3: Loved and Lost
Our passions create powerful bonds. And it turns out that even something as permanent as death can’t totally separate us from the people or places we love.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson and GennaRose Nethercott.
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Legends 64: No Rest for the Wicked
Some graves give us answers to the gaps in our understanding of history. A few, though, fill those gaps with terrifying legends that are still alive today.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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Trick or Treat 2: Too Young
Tragic loss is often the catalyst for powerful tales that haunt us for generations. Today’s collection of stories gathers some of the most chilling examples of that truth.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson and GennaRose Nethercott.
Lore 290: Growing Pains
Folklore can take many forms, but most involve words in a specific language. One exception, though, are the traditions passed down through a very different kind of communication.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Trick or Treat 1: Lavish
For the first of our weekly Halloween bonus episodes (every Friday in October), we’re visiting a number of haunted castles. You might want to keep a light on for this one.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with with writing and research by Alex Robinson, GennaRose Nethercott, and Alexandra Steed.
Legends 63: Dance With the Devil
Humans have, historically, shown themselves to be risk-takers. But in one particular branch of folklore, many of those gambles have come at the hands of a very sinister otherworldly third party.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas.
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Lore 289: Shake It
Folklore can take many forms, but most involve words in a specific language. One exception, though, are the traditions passed down through a very different kind of communication.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Legends 62: The Little Things
While you’re guaranteed to find a lot of spooky tales in the biggest, brightest cities, sometimes all it takes is a quick trip upstate to find a set of stories that are truly unique—and downright terrifying.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas.
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Lore 288: Doom & Gloom
Folklore might be all around us, but sometimes the most frightening kind of story points in a very particular direction.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Legends 61: Drowning Deep
One of the most iconic creatures from folklore has a terrifyingly evil nature hidden beneath its beautiful facade.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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Lore 287: It Takes a Village
If these dark tales from history prove anything, it is that powerful things often come in small packages.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jaime Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Legends 60: Operatic
Some places only have a handful of dark stories to explore. Today’s subject, though, is the land of a ten-thousand tales.
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Lore 286: Lazarus
One of the most intriguing topics throughout history has infectious disease and the way we handle it.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Legends 59: Apparition
Folklore is often a regional thing, shifting and reshaping itself to fit the landscape and the people who live there. And nowhere is that more frighteningly true than one particular stretch of the American landscape.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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Lore 285: Oh My
We often think that the most frightening creatures of all are the ones that only exist within the pages of folklore. But what happens when the dangers lurks a lot closer to home?
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Legends 58: Take a Bow
We usually go looking for the most frightening legends in the shadows. Sometimes, though, they can be found where the lights are brightest.
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Lore 284: Grounded
The way various cultures approach death has added a dark texture to the world around us. And caught in the fabric of those metaphorical burial shrouds is the debris from some truly powerful stories.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Legends 57: Long Live the King
Some legends only appear to vanish over time. From wide popularity to utter obscurity, their journey teaches us something about the way we use story. And sometimes, it even manages to leave its mark on history.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas.
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